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TravelWatch meets government over Gatwick flights

Suggestion for daily service mooted

The Passenger watchdog TravelWatch says it's had more complaints about the easyJet Gatwick service from the Island than anything else.

The group recently highlighted failures on the evening service in particular - which has led to great concern and difficulties for passengers.

The airline has since apologised for the inconvenience caused.

The group has also suggested to government that next summer there should be daily Gatwick service with two rotations.

Lead on TravelWatch's lead air matters, Terry Liddiard, says they there are various reasons why the flights can be so unreliable, and they've recently met with government ministers to highlight the matter in the hope improvements can be made:

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